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30 August 1918 : CPL Charles F Brust

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Little is known about the early life of Charles Brust but it is believed that he was born in Brooklyn, New York. Charles was a resident of 3280 Hull Ave, Brooklyn, New York. (1) He enlisted in 71st New York Infantry shortly after the United States declared war on Imperial Germany. After training at Camp Wadsworth, SC with his regiment (now des...


10 August 1918 First Lieutenant George L Howard, 53rd Infantry Brigade

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First Lieutenant George L Howard was a resident of Brooklyn, New York and a graduate of Yale University, Class of 1905. (1) A longtime member of the 71st New York Infantry, George came up through the ranks and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant prior to his service along the border with Mexico. George returned from border service in September...